Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. According to the USDA website , Oklahoma is currently drafting a hemp cultivation plan.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Enclosed laboratories that are excluded from the definition of place of employment. Hotel and motel establishments may also apply and be licensed under the provisions of the Act and may host consumption events as detailed in that Act. Retail tobacco stores. Common smoking rooms in long-term care facilities. A convention hall of the Donald E.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

WSDA will apply the measurement of uncertainty (+/- 0.06%) outlined in the USDA’s interim hemp rules to the reported THC concentration to determine if hemp material is in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Certifying that the WSDA has resources to undertake the Plan. The Plan also includes a detailed sampling protocol for testing hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

According to the court, substantial compliance with this portion of the statute means providing the employee with enough information to determine whether to request a confirmatory test. Court clarifies what it means for a job to be “safety-sensitive” under the statute. In Dix, et al. Casey’s General Stores, Inc. The court agreed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food.(20A00016). the European Food Safety Authority and establishes procedures in the. food safety; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no. check compliance with feed and food regulations. food): «Scientific Opinion on the safety of hemp (Cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. code relative to hemp use this definition. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing the agricultural crop from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. The seller should attach to each delivery a copy of a certificate of analysis (“COA”) from a licensed third-party lab that show compliance with this testing requirement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

The FDA is currently in an ongoing process evaluating the science and safety of CBD and hemp derivatives in order to determine potential regulatory pathways for hemp. The CAOA would amend the definition of “dietary supplement” under the FDCA to remove the prohibition of hemp-derived CBD as an ingredient in a dietary supplement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Adds expertise to support best manufacturing practices, innovation and regulatory compliance. The post SLANG Worldwide Creates Third Core Market with Signing of Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire High Fidelity, Vermont’s Largest Vertically Integrated Operation appeared first on CannabisFN. Media and Investor inquiries.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

This post will cover the main changes (in our opinion) regarding the California Department of Public Health Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch’s (“CDPH-MCSB”) permanent regs. New product definitions. Without further ado: No more Farm Bill hemp-CBD ingredients or additives.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. 459 in March 27, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Jennifer Mora is senior counsel in the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Los Angeles office and a key member of the firm’s Workplace Compliance Solutions Group. It remains unacceptable for any safety?sensitive 115-334, (Farm Bill) removed hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 13, 2019

The scandal surrounding CannTrust’s non-compliance due to five unlicensed grow rooms has been a topic of interest for the past few days. Ensuring product safety and availability is our priority but at this time, we do not have a definitive answer.”. WeedAdvisor’s Commitment to Quality and Safety. .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

These new mandates include, but are not limited to a certificate of analysis, cannabinoid concentration statement, and a statement that the FDA has not evaluated the product for safety or efficacy. The new law also exempts cannabidiol from the definition of “THC.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

It makes non-substantive changes to some of Iowa’s hemp-related definitions and even provides a new definition for “consumable hemp products” that includes inhalable, ingestible, and topical products. Iowa Hemp Supporters are encouraged to use our State Action Center to urge state legislators to defeat HSB 646. State Alert: Maryland.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 22, 2019

And: Please provide data and information on how products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds (other than those marketed as drugs in compliance with the FD&C Act) are currently manufactured, including information about methods for ensuring product quality and consistency. hemp oil”)? April 20, 2019.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 7, 2020

A separate section of the law addresses safety sensitive roles. Performing duties that could result in a public health or safety risk. Further, while drug tests might show recent marijuana use, they can’t definitively state the employee’s level of impairment at the time of the test.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

The position will be developing and evaluating OPS’s Training program, Licensing and Compliance (TLC) system as well as OPS’s product tracking system. Evaluate licensing and compliance program systems, policies, and operations. If you are a skilled public health program analyst with experience in compliance for licensing, apply today!

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

The law also amends Minnesota’s Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act (DATWA) by excluding cannabis from the definition of “drug” and by creating two different workplace drug testing schemes based on whether positions are exempt from the cannabis testing prohibitions. Amendments to the definition of “drug” in the DATWA.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Definitions. There are few substantive definitional changes. The definition of “Applicant” would be modified with respect to “trusts” to expand beyond beneficiaries and also capture trustees and anyone else able to direct the affairs of the trust. Marihuana Safety Compliance Facility. to 420.27b. See R 420.26.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s definitely exploded,” she told Leafly. Many states are now scrambling to close legal loopholes in their drug laws to bring delta-8 into regulatory compliance. In North Dakota, a state legislative committee recently voted to accept amendments that would change the state’s definition of THC. But how long will that last?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

BOYD STREET DISTRO, LLC, [7] where the Court held “the plain and unambiguous text of the Farm Act compels the conclusion that AK Futures’ delta-8 THC products are lawful” as “the delta-8 THC in AK Futures’ e-cigarette liquid appears to fit comfortably within the statutory definition of “hemp”—i.e., or less.” [4] percent delta-9 THC.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2020

A separate section of the law addresses safety sensitive roles. Performing duties that could result in a public health or safety risk. Further, while drug tests might show recent marijuana use, they can’t definitively state the employee’s level of impairment at the time of the test.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

R 420.101 Definitions would be added for “another party,” “other party,” and “Parties” for those businesses that are licensing their intellectual property or providing management “or other services” to a licensed marijuana business. R 420.107 Marihuana safety compliance facility license (AU). R 420.108 Grower license (MED).

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 28, 2019

Guidelines will be coming soon from the OLCC which will clarify its definitions of “applicant” and “financial interest.” The OLCC acknowledges the confusion caused by the current definitions and the resulting uncertainty. OLCC will be enforcing non-compliance with changes in ownership structure that are not pre-approved.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

By allowing banks to provide services to the cannabis industry, the SAFE Banking Act aims to increase public safety by reducing the amount of cash at a marijuana business. Although many are expecting SAFE Banking Act to pass in the House, the passage in a Republican-controlled Senate is more uncertain.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

This will certainly open up a world of opportunity, safety and convenience to beleaguered dispensaries everywhere. This may not appease certain groups, but it is definitely good from a business perspective. While we are happy to see marijuana reform taken so seriously, the passage of the SAFE Banking Act will likely occur on its own.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. SB 6 was passed before the 2018 Farm Bill, in compliance with the 2014 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The validation of plant-based applications implies these extractives are not in breach of the definition of the European Commission’s definition of a food – which confirms that it no longer views CBD as a narcotic. With validation now complete the applications in question will now be examined by the European Safety Authority (EFSA).

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Although 43 stores for the entire province definitely does not cover as much ground as necessary, it is still an improvement over the early days of legalization. Add that to the fact that Quebec’s cannabis is much cheaper than in other provinces, this creates ideal conditions for consumers to fight the black market with their wallets.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

DCC regulations were established to ensure product safety and public protection. Without this oversight, no one in the cannabis industry has the legal authority to conduct business, so ensuring compliance with all regulations is an absolute necessity. Prior to Farmer v. & Prof.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Rather, the definition of artificially derived cannabinoids bans products from the OLCC adult-use cannabis market based on how they are produced. Products that meet the definition of artificially derived cannabinoids are banned unless they can meet the three-step approval process laid out in the new administrative rule (OAR 845-025-1310(1)).

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Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Not only that, but people that live in Section 8 housing are definitely not allowed to consume weed on the premises either. Because they could get into big trouble with the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability program. Incredibly, this law still applies to those who rent in states where marijuana is legal.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

R 420.201 Definitions. A definition would be added for “source documentation” which means “an original document that contains the details of a marihuana business transaction.”. R 420.208 Building and fire safety. R 420.306 Testing marihuana product after failed initial safety testing and remediation.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 5, 2020

Namely, a person must be licensed by MDARD to grow hemp, must have their hemp tested for compliance, and must destroy non-compliant hemp. This definition expressly excludes “selling an industrial hemp product or smokable hemp flower,” though neither term is defined under the Act. MCL 333.28103(l).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2019

In order for hemp to be used as an ingredient in animal feed, it will need to go through same FDA review process as any other animal food ingredient, which can include participating in the AAFCO definition request process. percent on a dry weight basis. Source: [link].

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